Creative Strategist in London

LondonCommercial – Business Development /Full-time, Permanent /HybridApply for this jobFnatic has a vision to shape and set the standards for how brands engage in the new world of entertainment. As a Creative Strategist at Fnatic, you’ll play a critical role in bringing to life commercial opportunities for brands who want to leverage Fnatic’s expertise in gaming/esports to engage youth audiences. You’ll be one step ahead of anticipating the needs of prospective partners, ensuring Fnatic presents solutions that align with their strategic goals and have the ability to over-deliver on their expectations.

Your mission is to:

Develop concepts, strategies and pitch decks showcasing creative solutions for assigned brands in Fnatic’s Partnerships pipeline

Create a library of off-the-shelf brand collateral and activation concepts for a range of brand categories

Participate in intake/ideation sessions to understand the motivations and expectations of brands in partnering with Fnatic

Support review of Fnatic’s commercial inventory and advise on how it can be optimally positioned to generate new business

Collate case studies of previous Fnatic activations/partnerships for use in brand collateral and award submissions

Build deep understanding of gaming/esports, and ensure Fnatic’s commercial offering is considered a sector leader

Support collation of market insights for use across the Commercial function

Work closely with Partner Marketing and Success colleagues to ensure concepts are feasible and align with Fnatic’s own brand goals

Provide clear briefs for asset and concept development to internal teams when required

Lead on ad-hoc Commercial projects as defined by your manager

We're looking for:

Client-facing experience articulating creative concepts that support overarching brand strategies

Portfolio of successful brand collaborations

Deep understanding of established and emerging marketing channels, and how to leverage them

A strong story-teller through data

Innovative thinking and desire to disrupt

Excellent visual presentation skills with an eye for detail

Excellent written and verbal communication in English, other languages desirable

What we have to offer:

The chance to learn from an ambitious and super creative team, and enjoy the buzz of our fast-paced business

Hybrid onsite/remote work policy

Private medical insurance (Vitality)

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

Enhanced parental leave policy

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Self-development book requests for the Fnatic Library

Fnatic shop staff discount

Fruit, drinks and snacks available daily in the office

Regular lunch clubs, office drinks and other social activities

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: #AlwaysFnatic At Fnatic, we believe that a diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. We strive to recruit and nurture an inclusive workforce who feel empowered every day to forge the future as part of the Black and Orange family. We know that applying for jobs can be daunting - but be assured that at Fnatic:- Who you are, and how you identify has no impact on our selection process- We understand no candidate will tick 100% of what our job descriptions are seeking, so if you’re missing a point here or there, we still want to hear from you- We're happy to consider reasonable adjustments where needed to fully participate in Fnatic’s recruitment experience - just let us know. About us Fnatic is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators. Our history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.Today, driven by our ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations globally with bases in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo among others. Our pros and creators generate hundreds of millions of watch hours, showcasing our global partners to an audience of millions of fans across our social platforms. Forging the future is in our DNA. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and continue to lead the industry with the quality of our pro wear and fan apparel. After launching in 2016, our award-winning esports equipment (comprising mice, keyboards, headsets and pads) has sold to hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts who want to play better. Gaming is the place where music, fashion, sport and technology come together, and Fnatic is leading the charge.Apply for this job